Suit Against Various Cities in New Jersey Sanctuary Policies

(filed May 22, 2025) 

U.S. v. City of Newark, City of Jersey City, City of Paterson, City of Hoboken - The Trump Administration sued over four New Jersey city policies that limit local assistance in immigration enforcement (Newark Executive Order MEO 17-001, Newark Police Division General Order 19-01, Jersey City Executive Order 2017-003, Paterson Police Department Standard Operating Procedures, and Hoboken’s Executive Order Declaring Hoboken a Fair and Welcoming City). The cities have requested the federal judge to dismiss the case. The federal case is ongoing.